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The Institute for Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has called on Parliament not to pass the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Bill, 2026 in its current form, warning that it could cripple BOST Energies despite its reported impressive financial turnaround. Parliament is considering the new Bill to tighten regulation in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector – the storage, transport and distribution of fuel. In a statement read at a press conference in Accra by its Executive Director, Prof. Isaac Boadi, IERPP said some provisions would hand the NPA and the sector minister greater control over decisions BOST needs to manage itself.…

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed that “no stone will be left unturned” in finding those behind the killings of several women in and around the town of Kempton Park, north-east of Johannesburg, over the last two months. Another body was discovered on Tuesday morning and police say their investigation now includes the deaths of seven women most of whom have been found either partially or fully naked. “These incidents are causing fear and uncertainty in our communities, and especially among women,” the president said. Police say they are not linking the deaths to a serial killer at this…

The number of people aged 100 or more in Japan has exceeded 100,000 for the first time, according to the health ministry. Figures show Japan is now home to 107,677 centenarians, the highest number in the world, of whom 88% are women. The oldest woman is Kishimoto Fuyo, a 114-year-old from Kyoto City and the oldest man is Kato Hikaru, a 112-year-old from Kumamoto. Health Minister Kenichiro Ueno said he was “delighted that so many people are living long, healthy and active lives”, citing progress in medicine and technology. But Kenichiri also warned of the challenge the country faces in…

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation Samuel Nartey George has called for a distinctly African approach to the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI), stressing the need for African values, data, computing infrastructure and human capacity to be reflected in the global AI ecosystem. Speaking at the ongoing UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,the Minister said Ghana’s experience with the UNESCO Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) had helped the country identify both its strengths and weaknesses as it implements its ten-year National AI Strategy. He said the assessment had provided Ghana with…

The Ministry of Health has secured a new pathway for qualified Ghanaian nurses to access employment opportunities in the United States following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Ghana and the City of Columbus, Ohio. The agreement, signed by the Ministries of Health and Labour, Jobs and Employment, follows months of technical discussions with US counterparts and sets the stage for detailed arrangements on the ethical recruitment and deployment of Ghanaian health professionals, particularly nurses. The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, said the MoU goes beyond recruitment, stressing that any deployment arrangement must…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer for the 2028 elections, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed deep concern about the plight of Ghanaian farmers who are unable to sell their harvest even at reduced prices. Dr. Bawumia described the situation as unacceptable and assured that his administration will introduce sweeping reforms to protect local farmers and ensure food sovereignty. He gave the assurance on Friday when he met with the leadership of the National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NASTAG) in Accra as part of his stakeholder policy consultations. NASTAG, the umbrella body of certified private seed producers, told the former…

Ghana’s Ambassador to China, Kojo Bonsu, has reiterated government’s commitment to work with investors who are willing to accept the policy direction of President John Dramani Mahama on value addition to Ghana’s mineral resources.  “The government’s policy is now firmly oriented towards local beneficiation such as refining bauxite to Alumina integration or the development of detailed processing capacity,” he said firmly. Addressing the investor community at this year’s China Mining Conference in Tianjin, China on Friday, September 11, he underscored the essence of value addition in resource management.  According to the charismatic diplomat, Ghana has made a clear and deliberate…

President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Judiciary to pursue reforms that improve efficiency, embrace appropriate technology and make justice more accessible to all Ghanaians. Speaking at the swearing-in of three new Justices of the Supreme Court in Accra, President Mahama stressed that public confidence in the Judiciary depends not only on sound court decisions, but also on the conduct of judges, accessibility of the courts and the timely delivery of justice. He expressed concern over prolonged cases, avoidable adjournments and delays in delivering judgments, warning that such challenges can weaken public confidence and amount to a denial of…

US President Donald Trump says he would offer every adult American a $5,000 (£3,700) payout if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in November’s midterm elections – a plan that would cost more than a trillion dollars. The offer was made in a speech at the party’s first-ever convention in the middle of a US presidential term. He gave no details on how it would work or be funded – saying only that the money would have to be spent in the US. Vice-President JD Vance has linked the plan to the revenue that Trump has raised from US tariffs…

Development Economist and Research Fellow at the Centre for Social Policy Studies (CSPS) of the University of Ghana Dr. George Domfeh has questioned the government’s ability to deliver on its campaign promise to restore automatic employment posting for nursing training graduates. In a Facebook post, Dr. Domfeh revisited the campaign season when a nursing student was captured passionately chanting: “We want immediate posting! that is what we want! John Mahama! John Mahama!” According to him, the student’s demand captured the high expectations that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) promise had created among nursing and other health trainees. Dr. Domfeh said…